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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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